Logistics Analyst II - COGENT Infotech Corporation : Job Details

6 months with potential for extensionPower BI experience requiredShift 9AM to 5:00PM or as discussed on call with Manager

• Process carrier invoices for payment
• Follow up and correct any open Audit Exception raised in the process of payment
• Work and Liaison with carriers and local transportation team to resolve any payment issue.
• Be able to provide guidance on payment status to carriers
• Prepare reports sourced from different systems platforms
• Candidate should have aptitude to operate in a fast-paced environment and solution-oriented mindset.

Ideally looking for:

• Candidate with experience in Logistics, Transportation, FA&P, Power BI, Proficient in Excel, and Cross team communication.
• Experience using or familiarization with SAP, Microsoft Teams, Alteryx, and SQL is preferable.

Transportation AnalystJob DescriptionPosition Overview:

• Supporting the Transportation functional team, internal and external customers the transportation analyst is the process owner for service, volumetric and project analytics related to the physical flow of products.
• Analytics will include end-to-end costing alternatives, customer, carrier and vendor performance measurement and the production of comprehensive reporting and insights.
• Responsible for delivered service across a complex and dynamic network.
• Reports to the manager or director of transportation services.

Key Responsibilities:Analytics:

• Measure carrier, provider, vendor and customer performance against targets and expectations for required service and cost
• Support business requirements gathering and evaluation for carrier and provider network
• Conduct analytics that support contractual negotiations / transportation RFP and sourcing
• Leverage business information and analytics to drive efficiencies, optimizations, and delivery solutions
• Analyze freight flow cost reduction and service improvement opportunities by studying transportation costs, transit times, and delivery performance

Reporting:

• Provide routine reporting and analytics and ad hoc requests from supported lines of business
• Production of executive and management level performance reporting with keen attention to detail and delivered quality
• Responsible for presentation and interpretation of key performance and leading indicators
• Support the weekly / monthly / quarterly presentation of delivered service

Process Ownership:

• Building partnerships with key service providers while also organizing routine performance reviews, publishing carrier scorecards and driving process improvement activities
• Own transportation functional support for activities from data collection to implementation
• Identify gaps in carrier lane coverage, partnering with strategic and core carriers to ensure delivered services meets contracted commitments
• Support function and in collection of business requirements to ensure proper provider selection and cost profile

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical competency and understanding of general transportation related processes
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners.
• Strong Excel and MS office skills, Power BI preferred, data visualization competency preferred
• Working knowledge of transportation, distribution and broader supply chain concepts
• General business acumen.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be a team player and customer service driven.
• Exhibits initiative and willingness to learn and adapt to new processes or work content

Work Experience &/or Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain/Logistics preferred.
• 4-year degree required.
• Prior experience in a customer service environment and demonstrated experiences Microsoft Office applications and analytics required.
• Experience in retail / Client transportation or with a carrier preferred.
• Prior multi-site operations experience preferred.